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Top 10 Things to Do on a Northern California Road Trip | ROAD TRIP USA

Plan your Northern California road trip with these top ten bucket list experiences from San Francisco to Tahoe to the redwoods.

Highlights you won't want to miss touring the west coast of the USA on a family vacation. Transport options explained and best routes you can take, handy travel planning apps and the top 14 places we'd recommend families plan in a stop | How to plan a US West Coast Itinerary | Tour the west coast of the USA | US West Coast Highlights | USA Vacation with Kids | Visit California | Visit Oregon | Visit Washington state | Our Globetrotters Family Travel Blog Us Travel Destinations, Family Vacation Destinations, Vacation Spots, Oregon Vacation, Visit California, California Coast, Us West Coast

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Highlights you won't want to miss touring the west coast of the USA on a family vacation. Transport options explained and best routes you can take, handy travel planning apps and the top 14 places we'd recommend families plan in a stop | How to plan a US West Coast Itinerary | Tour the west coast of the USA | US West Coast Highlights | USA Vacation with Kids | Visit California | Visit Oregon | Visit Washington state | Our Globetrotters Family Travel Blog

Take a scenic drive along the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway. Former national park ranger Leigh Bernacchi shares top sights in this underrated Califiornia park. #KingsCanyon #NationalParks #California #RoadTrip California Roadtrip, California National Parks, National Parks Usa, California Adventure, Scenic Byway, Scenic Routes, Scenic Drive, West Coast Road Trip

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Driving the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway | ROAD TRIP USA

Take a scenic drive along the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway. Former national park ranger Leigh Bernacchi shares top sights in this underrated Califiornia park. #KingsCanyon #NationalParks #California #RoadTrip

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Last-Minute Camping in Washington State

Sometimes, you just need to escape for a weekend and there's no better cure than the great outdoors. Lucky for you, there are tons of campsites in Washington State that don't take reservations—freeing you up to take that impromptu camping trip anytime this summer. Here are some of our top choices for last-minute campgrounds in Washington, organized by region. #washington #pnw #camping #outdoors

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Best Trail Sections

The entire Pacific Crest Trail spans across California, Oregon, and Washington, but shorter, easily accessible sections make it perfect for long-distance and day hikers alike. Here are the best hikes of the PCT to look forward to, whether you're planning on tackling the entire trail or just spending a few hours exploring the mountains. #outdoors #hiking

Death Valley may be known for its ruggedness, but it's still possible to experience many of the park’s sights without going into rough backcountry or traveling on a trail that does not meet ADA standards. Use this guide to find wheelchair-accessible sights in Death Valley National Park. #ada #deathvalley #nationalparks Us National Parks, Southern California, Spring Camping, Car Camping, Sunset Campground

Accessible Sights and Drives in Death Valley

Death Valley may be known for its ruggedness, but it's still possible to experience many of the park’s sights without going into rough backcountry or traveling on a trail that does not meet ADA standards. Use this guide to find wheelchair-accessible sights in Death Valley National Park. #ada #deathvalley #nationalparks

Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip

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1,700 miles of vibrant cities, coastal towns, and glittering ocean views: Embark on your epic PCH journey with Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip. Inside you’ll find easy-to-use maps, helpful tips, essential planning tools, and more.

Hit the road and head into nature with these ideas for the best hiking trails and destinations in Northern California from coast to mountains. California Hikes, Hiking Trails Usa, Backpacking Trails, Hiking Trips

Best Hiking Trails for a Northern California Road Trip

Hit the road and head into nature with these ideas for the best hiking trails and destinations in Northern California from coast to mountains.

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5 Scenic Southern California Road Trip Ideas

Exploring Southern California often requires lots of time on humdrum freeways with little windshield appeal. However, plenty of scenic side trips can make the hours spent behind the wheel some of the best parts of your journey. See the beauty of Southern California with these 5 scenic road trip ideas.

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West Coast Road Trip

A sprawling network of interstate highways, bumpy back roads, and everything between makes it easy to craft the perfect road trip for your particular interests and timetable. And then there are the tried-and-true routes, those must-sees for road trip aficionados. Here’s a look at 10 awesome road trips across America. #roadtrip #usa East Coast Road Trip, Pacific Coast Highway, Gettysburg National Military Park, Dog Friendly Hotels, Tourism Department, Road Trip Routes, Perfect Road Trip, Badlands National Park

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10 Incredible Road Trip Routes Across America

A sprawling network of interstate highways, bumpy back roads, and everything between makes it easy to craft the perfect road trip for your particular interests and timetable. And then there are the tried-and-true routes, those must-sees for road trip aficionados. Here’s a look at 10 awesome road trips across America. #roadtrip #usa

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Driving to Puerto Vallarta from the United States

Find out everything you need to know about driving to Puerto Vallarta from the United States here! #puertovallarta #roadtrip

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West Coast Road Trip

Pack up a weekend bag and explore the stunning wilderness and colorful cities of the Pacific Northwest with these easy getaways in Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver. #oregon #washington #britishcolumbia #pnw Oregon Travel, Long Weekend Getaways, Oregon Coast, Granville Island, Port Angeles

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Long Weekend Getaways in the Pacific Northwest

Pack up a weekend bag and explore the stunning wilderness and colorful cities of the Pacific Northwest with these easy getaways in Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver. #oregon #washington #britishcolumbia #pnw

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Moon Oregon Trail Road Trip

Vast rugged prairies, adventurous Wild West towns, and the palpable spirit of the pioneers: Experience legend come to life with Moon Oregon Trail Road Trip. Inside you'll find flexible itineraries, the easy-to-use maps, full-color photos, essential planning tools, and more.

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5 Unique Donut Shops on the West Coast

When it comes from one of these unique donut shops on the West Coast, a donut is never just a donut (or a doughnut). Here are 5 unique donut shops on the west coast to try on your next road trip down the PCH! #roadtrip

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West Coast Road Trip

In just five days, you can experience California’s two most famous cities and its biggest natural attraction (but you’ll be doing a lot of driving). Make it a full week and you’ll have enough time for a coastal drive along Big Sur. Plan your time with this flexible travel itinerary. #california #roadtrip Southern California Beaches, Muir Woods National Monument, Yosemite National Park, National Parks, Yosemite Hotel, California Academy Of Sciences

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The Best of California in One Week

In just five days, you can experience California’s two most famous cities and its biggest natural attraction (but you’ll be doing a lot of driving). Make it a full week and you’ll have enough time for a coastal drive along Big Sur. Plan your time with this flexible travel itinerary. #california #roadtrip

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